Neon Nights

Saturday 8th August, 4.30pm - 8pm

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Paws & Play is lighting up Highett Village with light installations & food and drink specials from local bizzes!

What to Expect

Bayside City Council is bringing Neon Nights to our precinct, and on Saturday 8 August, Highett Village will glow with a larger‑than‑life Dog Park neon installation by Volter International and visual artist Carla O’Brien.

Think neon pups fetching, running and full of personality – a vibrant, playful display designed to delight families, dog lovers and anyone chasing a puptacular Insta moment.

To make the night even better, local businesses are getting into the spirit with food and drink specials, themed winter treats and entertainment – so you can eat, drink or play before or after visiting the glowing displays (see listing below).

Plus, in the spirit of Paws & Play, we also have a dog treat trail (read on below)! So bring your pup on a leash and visit the stops for a full, furry belly!

Neon Nights will be glowing from 4.30pm, perfect for families and early diners, and running until 8pm for the night owls and anyone wanting to soak up the atmosphere.

Dog Treat Trail

Visit these Highett businesses for a little dog treat for your pup during the event:

Vino e Vita – 270 Highett Rd
Highett Gelato & Desserts – Shop 10/284 Highett Rd – collect a banana split Dog Yog drop!
RSPCA Victoria Op Shop – 318 Highett Rd – collect a dog treat PLUS visit them for:
- Sale on dog accessories! Buy any 3 Dog Mum/ La Luna pet accessories for only $10. The designer range includes collars, leads, poo bag holders, poo bag packs, harnesses and more
- Enter the raffle to win a “Hounds of Highett” prize pack, filled with pup friendly products
Ninong’s Cafe – 342 Highett Rd
Urban Whisk Cookie Café – 12/539 Highett Rd
Hellenic House Project – 515 Highett Rd
Red Star Cafe & Wine Bar – 481 Highett Rd – collect a beef liver treat! (4pm – 6pm only)
Third Wheel Highett – 493 Highett Rd – collect a dog treat PLUS! They’re selling:
- homemade pupcakes for $4
- neon dog collars for $12
Check back for more businesses to come!

Business Specials & Offerings

4.30pm – 8pm	Highett Gelato & Desserts Shop 10/284 Highett Rd	Buy a kids cone $4.50 and get a FREE glow stick! Buy Dog Yog tubs for your pup for $7
4.30pm – 8pm	Hellenic House Project 515 Highett Rd	Early Family Feast: 2 adult souvlakia, 2 kids souvlakia and a bowl of chips for $55, available until 6pm. Book here Free Greek BBQ tastings: fresh from the charcoal grill, while stocks last 10% off all takeaway orders until 8pm. Happy Hour upstairs until 6pm with 20% off all alcohol Heaters on and a warm atmosphere with lights, music and great vibes all night
4.30pm – 9.30pm	Mr Wine & Jungle 330 Highett Rd	Drink‑in wine $13, featuring 2023 Coulter Wines Sangiovese Rosé, 2021 Chateau de Jungle Sangiovese and 2025 Muto Vermentino Drink‑in beer $7 with Yebisu Beer available DJ Lukozaide playing from 4.30pm to 9.30pm Collect a 10% off voucher for next visit
4.30pm – 8pm	Sessions Highett Shop 1, 284/286 Highett Rd (in Highett Shopping Centre)	Get a FREE glass of house wine or can of beer to drink in Sessions or take home, just by following their Instagram! Limited to one per person, only available for 18 years old or above
7pm – 12am	Hawker Bar 290 Highett Rd	Join them for the official after-party with DJs, Signette, B2B and Chaz from 7pm – 12am $16 peach Long Island Iced Tea and $10 Frozen Classic Margs all day and night!
4.30pm – 8pm	Vino e Vita 270 Highett Rd	Visit Vino e Vita’s ski lodge pop up for: Takeaway hot choc and toasted marshmallow Dine in fondue and drink in mulled wine. Book a table here A photo in front of their ski lodge backdrop!
4.30pm – 8pm	Soul Greens 350 Highett Rd	Visit this local vegetarian and vegan eatery for: 10% off the bill for eat in or takeaway Plus! A free dessert
4.30pm – 8pm	Abbiocco Pasta & Wine 501 Highett Rd	Mulled wine $10 Takeaway Sicilian fries (with a Sicilian spice mix) and aioli $6
4.30pm – 8pm	Hunky Dory 284 Highett Rd	$10 Hunky Heroes Menu available! Choose from: Grilled calamari & Greek bowl 2 fish tacos Classic fish burger Salt & pepper calamari wrap $10 fish & chip packs (grilled or fried)
4.30pm – 9pm	Ninong’s Cafe 342 Highett Rd	Serving takeaway combo meals for $12. Choose one item from Option 1 and one item from Option 2: Option 1: Filipino spaghetti Pancit bihon rice Ninong’s fusion pasta Option 2 Pork BBQ skewers Filipino Fried Chicken (Boneless) Lumpiang Shanghai Siomai (Filippino street food snack) Corn on a stick Dagwood on stick Salmon fingers Filipino sweets and dessert also for sale
4.30pm – 8pm	Teo’s Pizza & Bar 6 Railway Pde	Buy any kids’ meal and receive a FREE kids’ gelato (eat in or takeaway) Happy Hour with Peroni $8, schooners $8, pints $10, house red or white wine $10, spritz $13 between 4.30pm – 6.30pm
4pm – 7pm	Red Star Cafe & Wine Bar 481 Highett Rd	$4 takeaway cups of homemade chicken and vegetable soup from 4pm – 6pm only Prosecco tastings from our wine list for $1 per tasting from 4pm – 6pm only Trivia night kicks off at 7pm. To book a table call 8456 7202 or email here
4.30pm – 8pm	The Pocket Middle Eastern Eatery 513 Highett Rd	$5 for 6 x falafel with tahini
4.30pm until sold out	Third Wheel Highett 493 Highett Rd	Garlic butter prawn and avocado brioche roll with potato crisps $12 Beef French dip baguette with fries $12 Boozy hot chocolate with toasted marshmallow $12
1pm – late	Highett RSL 1 Station St	Fajita Night – $29 (choose from beef, chicken, prawn, meat lovers or vegan) 5.30pm – 8.30pm $6.50 schooners for members from 1pm – 5pm Catch the footy live – Geelong v Essendon at 4.35pm, Adelaide v Richmond at 7.5pm
4.30pm – 8pm	Urban Whisk Cookie Cafe 12/539 Highett Rd	Kids activity! Buy a colouring in cookie and get an edible paint palette for kids to paint and eat! $6 With every purchase over $10, get a free hot drink
4.30pm – 8pm	Yoshi Sushi & Ramen Bar Highett Shopping Centre, 284 Highett Rd	Spend $25 or more in a single dine-in transaction and receive a complimentary Mango Daifuku with vanilla ice cream. Dine-in only, while stocks last